Wanting to introduce myself to Hammock Forums

[bhinson]

Welcome to the trees John
I am also a newbie to HF and Hammocks
This form is the a one stop shop for info

[MAD777]

Welcome to the forums! Like you, I slept on the ground way too long before discovering this forum and I've been floating on air ever since!

I think rodwolfy's advice above is sound.

[HamMike]

You can't go wrong with an ENO double. Even better if you can snag a guardian bugnet for a good price. I found a guardian net for $35 on a discount site. Get creative if you can. If you can get some good deals on gear with your REI gift card, you can always trade that stuff for things like whoopie slings or other cottage stuff. I'd say you should most definately be able to pick up a hammock and bugnet for well under $100, especially at the attic sale.